East Coast Boubou
Laniarius sublacteus
The East Coast Boubou (Laniarius sublacteus) is a rare bushshrik found in 2 countries, weighing about 49 g. The East Coast boubou or Zanzibar boubou is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
About the East Coast Boubou
The East Coast boubou or Zanzibar boubou is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found from southeast Somalia to northeast Tanzania, and Zanzibar island.
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What the East Coast Boubou sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The East Coast Boubou can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an East Coast Boubou look like?
- The East Coast boubou or Zanzibar boubou is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
- How big is an East Coast Boubou?
- The East Coast Boubou is a small sized bird weighing about 49 g.
- Where can you see an East Coast Boubou?
- The East Coast Boubou occurs in 2 countries, including Kenya and Tanzania.
- What does an East Coast Boubou sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the East Coast Boubou on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an East Coast Boubou?
- The East Coast Boubou is most easily confused with the Papyrus Gonolek, the Mountain Sooty Boubou and the Lowland Sooty Boubou.
- Is the East Coast Boubou endangered?
- The East Coast Boubou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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